4 Things To Make Your Vietnam Travel Easier

[@pescado99]

Super useful video. Fast and no BS. Good information on sim cards and where to get them. Super excited to spend a few weeks travelling this amazing country!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Have fun in Vietnam!

[@crownzeal]

Just landed in Vietnam and should have watched this before! Great info thank you

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome. Enjoy your trip!

[@lukha225]

Thanks so much for your CC comprehensive information and tips. It is exactly what I need. Keep up the good work 👍👏.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Great! Glad to know it helped!

[@yesitisdakid4903]

You do not need a local number to use the grab app I have a dual-sim with a u.s. number and the Thailand number and the grab app worked fine for me in Ho Chi Minh

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Oh that's good to know. Thanks for clarifying

[@michelleheaviside6490]

But I'm worry with the internet

[@samp9953]

Hi, I just discovered you. Finally super-practical advice that is needed immediately and that you struggle to get even by asking. I'm subscrive now, happy new year!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks. Glad you found us!

[@samp9953]

@@ChasingtheSunVlog on 12 Jenuary I have my first trip in Vietnam, Hanoi and Da Bang....I have to study your vlogs😁

[@mr_mr]

thank you, this is the only video with those details about the "new" SIM

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad we can help.

[@srinovitaria7486]

thank you, it really helped me for the first time to Vietnam, I'm from Indonesia with my husband from Germany

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

I'm glad to hear that

[@driftx2]

I'm going in a few weeks. I'm planning to bring the maximum allowed which I think is like $5,000 usd. How do you safely go around with that much of money on you? I assume you do not want to leave it in the hotel safe. Do you just get a belly pouch or something?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Yes, a waist pouch works. If it's in your bag, just make sure it's in front of you so that people can't snatch it.

[@g07h4xf00]

For the currency exchange places, I'm guessing they do cash-for-cash exchanges (rather than with card), right? So I'm guessing i should bring whatever my home currency is (USD in this case)?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Yes. USD is most accepted in Vietnam

[@chikemadekwe5737]

Second visit in June but gave me tips worth knowing. Thank you.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

That's good to know. Enjoy your trip!

[@TheStitchingArtistsTheory]

Should we carry only USD’s to exchange or can we carry AED or Euro which is Better?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

USD is probably best. They'll take it anywhere

[@dhruvkishorebole5278]

hi liked your video, have a question. can i change my port of exit from danang to hanoi airport. during visa pplication port of entry was hanoi and exit was danang. port of entry remains the same. can port of exit be changed from da nang to hanoi. pls advice

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Sorry, I'm not sure on this one. This sounds like a question for a travel agent or government agency

[@johnnylawrence7232]

Can i pay with cash with the ride share apps ? I dont want to link my credit card to a ride share app

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Yes, I think the drivers will take cash. But I think you may need to link a credit card to the account when you first open it. Try it and leave a comment for others.

[@tobimarulee]

Thanks for that great information!!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome!

[@portalkey5283]

Will be going to Vietnam in a few weeks and these tips are helpful! Thank you!!!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Happy to hear. Enjoy your trip!

[@tomburk4011]

I'm starting in HCM and heading to Hanoi with 3 stops in between. Which city were you in when you showed the money exchanges?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

That was in HCM.

[@fkaceng]

The sim cards sold at the airport are supplied by a company based in Hanoi. Those sim cards are registered under that company's name, I ran into serious roadblocks when I wanted to register it under my name, the VN staff at 1 mobifone branch in the city insisted i buy a new card while the Hanoi-based company helpdesk staff demanded I email them my passport details (Never do that) before they would re-register the card under my name. If you plan to re use the sim card for next visit, buy the sim card in the city centre. For information, airport staff in TSN are not friendly like other international airports. They will give you a blank face and direct you here and there and tell you "Khong Hieu, Not me blah blah". - "Welcome to Vietnam" - Experience from 25 year Frequent traveler to VN.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks for the tip! I agree, buying in town is much better.

[@ChrisBGramz4u]

my family that lives there said never get your sim at airport.

[@rezahassani9367]

Which city is the best coffee bean for?

[@22cranbrookave]

I am going to stay in Vietnam for 2 days. Any recommendations for sim card?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Anyone the major service providers will do, like Viettel

[@rezahassani9367]

Which city is the best coffee bean for?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Do you mean which city has the best coffee? Good Vietnamese coffee can be found almost in every city in Vietnam. Every region has there own twist on it though so it good to try different ones. For instance, Hanoi is famous for their egg coffee and Hue for their Salted Coffee.

[@veebee5564]

Hello, i was wondering if we need to have a travel insurance as part of travel requirements to enter vietnam.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Not mandatory. At least they've never asked us to show proof of insurance. But probably a good idea to have it.

[@veebee5564]

@@ChasingtheSunVlog thank you for replying😊

[@jayb9145]

About how much is a Grab to the city center these days?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

It should be around 150k dong to go into D1. This includes the airport toll

[@christinawalker3421]

Great video.🤩

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks!

[@mn23811]

Thank you guys for the great info :)

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome!

[@lanllp9150]

Great tips! Thank you

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome! Enjoy your trip if you're going there.

[@jensentran6251]

what if your phone only has one e-sim, my iPhone 14 only has esim and I'm from the US. What do you recommend

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Usually, there would be a physical sim slot. If so, you can purchase a physical sim when you're there.

[@vanleong5946]

Would you recommend exchanging money at a bank, a hotel, or a money exchange place? Which give you a better rate? Thanks

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

The bank or the money exchange place we recommended in the video would give you good returns.

[@barbarasousa8303]

Is this in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?

[@AS-qj5ly]

Hi, so what was the difference in the currency Exchange which you did at HCMC airport and that which you did at the Gold Shops.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

I don't remember exactly sorry, but there definitely was a difference. We'll be back there again shortly so will give a comparison.

[@AS-qj5ly]

Actually I would be travelling there in 2 days. However, thank you for your time and revert.

[@omgyoudontsay9685]

From my experience, you can get close to 800k more in jewelry shops compare to the airport and about 500k more compare to a bank. This amount based on 1k USD exchange. As always shop around and compare.

[@amyleeentrepreneur3214]

Very informative video! Thanks!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timpham3200]

Good tips

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad it was useful!

[@trinachillvibes]

Very helpful, thank you! I’m planning a trip in late April/early May so I’m looking forward to more videos to come.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks. I'm glad it's helpful. Yes, we're only half way thru our content.

[@vishhhkoihai]

Great video guys!

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks so much!

[@The-Black-Robin]

Great video ❤

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks!

[@antoniomorais1503]

Hello guys, Great video ! Concerning Grab/Gojek/Bee...Can I link a Debit Card on these apps so I can pay the rides with a Debit Card OR do I need to pay with Cash ? Thank you so much !

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Hmm. That's a good question. I've never tried because we've only linked our credit card. I did a Google search and it seems that you can. With Gojek at least.

[@omgyoudontsay9685]

Wouldn't suggest doing that unless it is for emergencies. The exchange rate is not beneficial and your bank can charge you additional international fees. If you're using a local Vietnamese bank, heard you can use it from some friends but not verified. Better off use cash.

[@richardgabriel8783]

Great info.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thank-you! I'm glad it helped you

[@Marcus_-sy9fi]

Do those phone companies offer e-sim? We have the new iPhone that uses only e-sim and doesn’t come with a sim slot. Also, are there ATM machines there where we can use US debit card to withdraw money (local currency or USD)? Thank you

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

There are ATMs but you might to wait until you get into the city. Not sure about the e-sims though. The ones that we went to only had physical sims

[@Marcus_-sy9fi]

@@ChasingtheSunVlog Thanks

[@mrc6182]

Where are you? In U.S.? I use Airalo Regional eSIMS whenever I travel in southeast Asia. I hear Holafly's good also. The Regional eSIM also gives me local connections in every country in the area, with the exception of Singapore. They also tend to be VERY reasonably priced. (currently using Pixel 7a and previously 6a)

[@omgyoudontsay9685]

There are ATMs right pass the Burger King. When you leave the door, turn left and keep going down. Unless you have a Schwab checking account, be careful of the fees. As for eSiM, it is not available for "tourist" plans yet. The permanently monthly plans with VietTel has eSim.

[@Marcus_-sy9fi]

@@omgyoudontsay9685 Thanks bro! I've just returned from VN. I used e-sim but had to register to do so.

[@nghitran6626]

If my cell phone is a locked sim phone, how do I book grab

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

I'm not sure what you mean by locked sim. The Grab app will need you to enter a phone number. If you're roaming with your foreign number, you can give it a try and see if the app will take it.

[@nghitran6626]

@@ChasingtheSunVlog I mean my phone can use wifi, Facebook, youtube only can not make call

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

@@nghitran6626 I think you will need a phone with voice call also. But it doesn't hurt to try

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

So I'm back in Vietnam and just tried it with my north American number and it worked. As long as you have a phone number to receive a verification code by sms then you can setup an account on the grab app.

[@eprohoda]

How u doing?, beautiful channel~ 💪

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Thanks!

[@barbarasousa8303]

Did you film this in Hanoi?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

No, most of this was in Saigon.

[@denniskennedy9288]

Good video Not too long Plenty of information

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad you liked it!

[@dallasstorey]

Must I go into the Grab app and delete my home cell number, and insert the new Vietnamese Sim number?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

I'm not sure because I've never had to do that. But my first thought is that if you've registered and verified the app before then you should be ok. As long as you have data connection to review their in-app messages

[@dallasstorey]

@badkittybad9080 thanks, am in nha Trang now

[@HueNguyen-sh2dv]

Great video and recommendations I'm flying into saigon in few days Thanks

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad you like it. You're going to have so much fun!

[@Justgoflyaway7]

You the Man 🫵😁 Thankz for Sharing God Blessings ☝️😊 God bless ☝️ Stay safe enjoy 2024 Cheerz My Bro 😎👌

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

You're welcome! Enjoy Vietnam in 2024!

[@wazaau]

Thanks for the tips and an entertaining video

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Glad you liked it!

[@billyjohnson9166]

Bad advice don’t buy SIM cards at airport you’ll pay 3x as much at airport then off airport.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Good to know. Thanks

[@ChrisBGramz4u]

Most ATMs will take your debit or credit card and give you out local money, and most businesses in the city will also except em.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Good to know!

[@rezahassani9367]

Hello You are Vietnamese

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Yes!

[@hozebaba55]

👍

[@bis1254]

You can not exchange for Vietnamese Dongs before you go.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Good to know

[@megapixelblog]

Why you exchenge money? Why you dont' grab the money from an ATM in official Bank?

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Yes you can. If you're worried about scam or just want it easy, then you can do that. Just check what the bank fees are. Also it's usually not worth it if you are only withdrawing a small amount because they typically charge a fixed transaction fee

[@jasoncapecod]

if you have verizon in the us, the phone will work in vietnam...

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Oh, that's really good to know. Thanks for that

[@YouTuberMe68]

I have Verizon and mine didn't. 😢

[@thetiktokman]

NEVER buy a SIM card at the fucking airport FFS!

[@titikati]

Scammers can be found almost in every corner in VN

[@samp9953]

Hi, I just discovered you. Finally super-practical advice that is needed immediately and that you struggle to get even by asking. I'm subscrive now, happy new year!